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Global rank #1435

University of Memphis

Memphis, United States

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About

The University of Memphis is a public research university in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1912, the university has an enrollment of more than 20,000 students.

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Key facts

Global rank
#1435
Location
Memphis, United States
Founded
1912
Students
15,905
Type
Public
Admission rate
95%
SAT middle range
930 to 1230
ACT middle range
17 to 24
English test
Required
How to apply
Common App

Outcomes and costs

Official figures from US College Scorecard, US Department of Education. Salaries are for all graduates, not only international students.

Median salary 10 years after starting
$48,458 a year
Median salary 6 years after starting
$40,921 a year
Graduation rate (within 6 years)
51%
Students returning for a second year
77%
Tuition (out-of-state, per year)
$15,384
Average cost of attendance (per year)
$25,169
Undergraduate students
12,701
Students per faculty member
16 to 1
Median debt at graduation
$23,300

Programmes

Showing 1 of 1 programmes.

Undergraduate · Undergraduate (all majors)

Undergraduate admission (all majors)

Tuition per year
USD 15,384 (Latest College Scorecard)
Duration
48 months
Apply through
Common App

Deadline: Most regular decision deadlines fall between 1 November and 15 January. Check the official admissions page.

Official programme page · verified 14/9/2026

Scholarships you could use here

  • Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships · USIEF (United States-India Educational Foundation)

    Indian citizens with a bachelor's (minimum 55%) or master's degree and at least three years of relevant full-time work experience, without a US degree. Government of India employees are not eligible.

    The last published cycle (2026-2027) closed on 14 May 2025. A 2027-2028 master's cycle is not currently listed.

    Official page
  • Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships · USIEF

    Indian scholars registered for a PhD at an Indian institution, for 6 to 9 months of research in the US.

    The 2027-2028 cycle closed on 1 July 2026.

    Official page
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